The Pageant Gal Podcast

Maria Giorlando
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Welcome to The Pageant Gal Podcast—your go-to space for confidence, strategy, and success in pageantry and beyond. Hosted by internationally recognized pageant coach and titleholder, Maria Giorlando, each episode delivers inspiration, insider tips, and real stories to help you win—on and off the stage. Whether you're stepping into your first pageant or chasing the crown, you’re in the right place—because every queen deserves to shine!

  1. 2D AGO

    200K Year Series Episode 1 | How I Built a $200K Year: The 3 Identity Shifts That Changed Everything

    Hey Pageant Gals, Welcome to the first episode of the 200K Year Series, where I’m breaking down the mindset shifts that helped me go from making $1,000 in my first year of business to $200,000 per year while building a life of freedom. In this episode, I’m sharing the identity shifts that changed everything and why your next level starts with a decision. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 The mindset shifts behind my 200K year 👑 Why your next income level starts with a decision 👑 The power of treating your goals seriously 👑 Self-trust, belief, and scaling with freedom Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    12 min

  2. 2D AGO

    200K Year Series Episode 2 | How I Scaled to 200K Without More Calls

    Hey Pageant Gals, In episode two of the 200K Year Series, I’m breaking down how I scaled my business to over $200,000 without filling my calendar with endless one-on-one calls. This episode is all about building a business model that creates more income, more spaciousness, and more freedom. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 Why scaling does not have to mean working more hours 👑 How group programs helped me grow 👑 Why client journey and retention matter 👑 The simplified strategy that supported my 200K year Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    18 min

  3. 2D AGO

    200K Year Series Episode 3 | How to Stand Out, Charge More, and Attract Better Clients

    Hey Pageant Gals, In this episode of the 200K Year Series, I’m sharing one of the biggest skills behind my business growth: brand.Brand is what helps you stand out, attract aligned clients, charge more, and stop blending in. In this episode, I’m breaking down the brand shifts that helped me position myself as an authority and scale to 200K. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 Why blending in is more dangerous than taking a risk 👑 How brand helped me scale to 200K 👑 The power of visuals, story, and unique edge 👑 Why bold opinions help attract the right clients Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    18 min

  4. 2D AGO

    200K Year Series Episode 4 | Content That Converts: How to Attract $5K–$10K Clients Online

    Hey Pageant Gals, In this episode of the 200K Year Series, I’m talking about one of the most powerful tools behind my business growth: content that converts. This is not about posting for likes. It is about creating content that builds trust, attracts aligned clients, and turns visibility into sales. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 The 3 types of content that bring in paying clients 👑 Why messaging matters so much 👑 My thoughts on AI and content creation 👑 How I track and repeat what is actually working Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    15 min

  5. 2D AGO

    200K Year Series Finale Episode 5 | Raise Your Standards, Raise Your Income

    Hey Pageant Gals, In this final episode of the 200K Year Series, I’m sharing the standards behind the success. This episode is about what building this business has truly given me, what it has required of me, and the standards I had to raise in order to hold more income, freedom, leadership, and responsibility. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 What this business gave me beyond income 👑 Why raising your prices changes more than revenue 👑 The standards I had to raise in myself and my clients 👑 What it really means to grow yourself as you grow your empire Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com Apply for Empire Mastermind: https://thepageantgal.kartra.com/page/empire-mastermind DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    15 min

  6. FEB 20

    Best Interview & Paid Speaking gigs: Build a voice that wins w. Michayla Del Guidice

    Hey Pageant Gals, Everyone in the pageant industry wants to talk strategy. What to say in interview, how to stand out, how to be polished, how to feel confident, how to win. And yes, those things matter. But what actually separates the women who win in interview and win in life is the foundation behind the words. It is self belief. It is presence. It is walking into the room and owning who you are without shrinking, spiralling, or second guessing yourself. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Michayla Del Guidice of Align Her Careers. She is a pageant competitor, a new mama, and someone who has built a best interview reputation over the years. Michayla opens up about how she went from struggling with confidence and communication growing up to becoming the woman who can walk into any interview room and leave a lasting impression. And what I love most, she breaks it down in a way that is real, practical, and replicable. Confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you build. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 How Michayla developed interview skills early and how that shaped her confidence today 👑 Her pre interview “tune out” method to lock in and deliver with presence 👑 The biggest mistake women make in interviews, in pageants and in careers 👑 The unicorn myth and why you cannot measure yourself by a job description or by comparison 👑 Getting clear on your nonnegotiables so you stop talking yourself out of opportunities 👑 The 100 wins practice that strengthens your identity and helps you speak from truth 👑 Motherhood, ambition, and evolving into a new season without abandoning your goals If you have been doubting yourself, feeling like you are not qualified enough, or you want to become the kind of woman who walks into interview with presence and leaves unforgettable, this episode is for you. Connect with Michayla, Align Her Careers @alignher.careers Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway

    40 min

  7. FEB 6

    2 Shifts To Become Unshakeable In Pageantry And Life

    Hey Pageant Gals, Everyone in the pageant industry wants to talk strategy, the tips and tricks to win, how to nail your interview, perfect your walk, level up your wardrobe. And yes… those things matter. But heading into pageant prep season, the biggest thing I’m realizing is this: what actually changes the game is how unshakeable you are as a woman on the journey to the crown and beyond. In this episode, I’m breaking down the two shifts you have to make if you want to be the woman who doesn’t just show up strong on stage… but becomes someone who cannot be moved by comparison, criticism, setbacks, or life challenges. Because crowns come off. But who you become after the crown is what matters most. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 The foundation: why becoming unshakable starts with building deeper roots, not just “doing more pageant prep” 👑 Your North Star: how to define your internal why (what this journey is about for you) + your external why (the impact you’re here to make) so you stop getting pulled off track 👑 The inner operating system: why your standards, values, and boundaries are what keep you steady when storms come 👑 The double yellow line theory: how to create non-negotiables that protect your queen energy, eliminate distractions, and stop the spiralling 👑 Practical implementation: journal prompts and actions you can start using today to strengthen your unshakable identity If you’re ready to stop letting life, people, and setbacks shake you… and you want to become the kind of woman who can win in pageants and in life… Watch the Becoming Unshakeable Bootcamp replays (Days 1–3): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzZwkywAfYcUuoLwsUpv5NFI3ntH_aE- Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway — was it deepening your roots, building your standards, or a little bit of everything?

    20 min

  8. JAN 23

    Expensive Doesn’t Mean Impossible: The Pageant Budget Mindset Shift

    Hey Pageant Gals, Let’s be honest, pageants are expensive. Life is expensive. The cost of everything is going up. But the problem isn’t the price tag, it’s the mindset we carry about it. In this episode, I'm giving you a perspective shift that will change how you approach your pageant journey. Because you get to decide whether rising costs make you shrink your desire… or expand your capacity and rise to meet the standard. In this episode you will hear about... 👑 The mindset shift: how to stop living in “this is unfair, I’m broke” energy and start getting clear on what you’re prioritizing in this season 👑 Cost creates commitment: why women who invest tend to show up differently, and how to use that to your advantage 👑 How to fund your journey: practical ways I made it happen (working multiple jobs, bartending, fundraisers, sponsorships, and getting intentional with gifts and savings) 👑 The standard: why crown level outcomes require crown level decisions, and why “expensive” does not mean “impossible” If you’re ready to stop resenting what you think you can’t have and start making intentional moves toward what you want.... Apply for coaching: https://www.thepageantgal.com DM me on Instagram @thepageantgal with your top takeaway!

    14 min
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Welcome to The Pageant Gal Podcast—your go-to space for confidence, strategy, and success in pageantry and beyond. Hosted by internationally recognized pageant coach and titleholder, Maria Giorlando, each episode delivers inspiration, insider tips, and real stories to help you win—on and off the stage. Whether you're stepping into your first pageant or chasing the crown, you’re in the right place—because every queen deserves to shine!

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  • Creator
    Maria Giorlando
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maria Giorlando
  • Show Website
    The Pageant Gal Podcast